The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

£1197.08 I think that equates to the depreciation for about a fortnight on a brand new Range Rover petrol.

I know which car I prefer.

What was the gearbox shaft for and how didthey fit it? That would account for a few hours...

tinweevil wrote: 1850 heads are renowned for being a b'stard to get off.
Tinweevil

I was quite lucky, only one of the studs got stuck. He took them off while I was there as the engine was still warm. He said the one which got stuck he managed to hack saw off then drill out.. apparently if more than 1 gets stuck it really does put the hours up..

Now I have got over it, I'm happy. Not as happy as when I get it taxed a drive it, but the guys over at Robsport are decent giys and I'm ahppy with the work.. I guess I'll have to accept the price!

xvivalve wrote: What was the gearbox shaft for and how didthey fit it? That would account for a few hours...

Haha, funny really. They said they had just finished all the work, reveresed the car out of the garage to park it and the gear selecter (or something?) snapped. Had to replace it..

Phil

apart from the spark plugs and air filters the parts cost seems reasnable.
20 hours of labour is on the high side but quite understandable of they did the water pump as well...
At least they used an over size head gasket! Well spotted and a fair price too.

Cant say Ive ever seen one....for an 1850 anyway...

Jonners

Man I love my car.

Since getting my road tax Tuesday just gone, I have driven 581 miles brining my total millage up to 43102..

Took out my car Tuesday and ending up using the recovery services I very nearly took of when I took out my insurrance. The ladyu at the other end convinced me it was a good idea - and she was right !

Alternator has packed up. How gutting - first night! Charger the battery up on Wednesday and then went out Thursday to get a recon alternator.. tuh, more money.

But - like I said - I love me car. Had a coupld of people comment on it already and I late one of my friends Dad have I go in it which I think was 'Christmas come early' for him.

Can safely say I am missing a 5th gear though.. summer project I gues.. or October if we're feeling brave..

Phil

Well done mate. Shame about the alternator, at least it's done now and one less thing to worry about. Was the belt in good nick by the way?

So will you be attending the Pre Pageant Curry on Saturday and trip to the Enfield Pag on Sunday? Justyn & Sarah, Nathan & Von will be in attendance. Colin! Are you up for this?? Let me know asap.

Brilliant

The old belt threw itself off on the way up the 1st time I had work done so they replaced it then..

Ha, I guess I will be.. Colin, I can pick you up?

Phil

P.S. Spent a long time looking at how I have typed 'threw'.. pretty sure it's wrong..

Nah, it's right

Carmine 1850's rule!!

Top stuff Phil You're a brave man having a classic as your first car. One sure way to build up your knowledge quickly.

Have you driven to the end of the road to post a letter yet?

Might only be able to make Saturday daytime for the pageant, will try and twist Wendy's arm for the curry in the evening...

iirc we used to get about 31/2 / 4 hrs for a head gasket on an 1850
parts are not to bad at all in fact quite reasonable but the 20 hours is a bit ott but could be dependant on time it took to remove that one stud and maybe had to pull timing chest of to reset chain tension ?
how familiar was he with 1850's
my thoughts if it went o.k then a max of approx 12 hrs would be more reasonable of time taken (inc stuck head studs)

Phil wrote:Man I love my car.

That does my ol' heart good to read that, I too have a 1975 1850, wouldn't swap it for all the Rovers in China!

george wrote:iirc we used to get about 31/2 / 4 hrs for a head gasket on an 1850
parts are not to bad at all in fact quite reasonable but the 20 hours is a bit ott but could be dependant on time it took to remove that one stud and maybe had to pull timing chest of to reset chain tension ?
how familiar was he with 1850's
my thoughts if it went o.k then a max of approx 12 hrs would be more reasonable of time taken (inc stuck head studs)

I guess if you add a couple of hours on to fix the gearbox, you're looking at 16 hours, plus a bit to tune it up, so I don't reckon it's that far off.

No love for the dolomite tonight.

When I drive it, the revs are all over the places for no reason and the car is 'surging' for want of a better word.. any ideas ?

Parked the car tonight as I was out, came back and it wouldn't start again for a whole hour. I'm just so annoyed.. all that work done for nothing

Phil

Erratic HT sparks...

tracking dizzy cap, rotor arm broken...duff coil....

Could also be condensor breaking down or maladjusted points and timing floating about...

Bring it here and I'll look...(south of Heathrow)

Jonners

Jon Tilson wrote: Bring it here and I'll look...(south of Heathrow)

Really? That would be great if I could..

Spoke to my Dad and he said it ight have been the timing.. it's weird though because it starting 1st time this morning

When would be a good time to come over.. tomorrow ?

Phil